The plastic is already here and unfortunately we haven’t figured out a good way to get rid of it. So instead of polluting our oceans and landfills, why not use it for better roads? At least until we figure out a better solution.

[–] susi7802@sopuli.xyz 7 points 14 hours ago (8 children)

So we shred it to tiny particles and that’s that? Hmm

[–] dudleyflippendoodle@lemmy.zip 11 points 14 hours ago* (last edited 14 hours ago) (7 children)

It’s already shredding naturally. At least this process contains it for longer than it otherwise would, potentially reduces more shedding from tires, and gives it some purposeful existence while we come up with better ideas.

Better than just letting it rot somewhere, right? At least, that’s my take. Maybe it’s wrong, but it’s not the worst idea I’ve ever heard.

[–] MyTurtleSwimsUpsideDown@fedia.io 6 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

Mixing it with a binder, effectively embedding it into a semi buried rock a seems like a slightly safer option than letting it sit out in the sun to be broken down by UV.

[–] dudleyflippendoodle@lemmy.zip 2 points 13 hours ago

Not sure there are any “safe” options tbh but I’d rather it serve some purpose if it’s just going to break down either way, for sure.

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